How many new dwellings were approved in Gympie?

Gympie approved 456 new residential dwellings in the 12 months to Jun 2026 — down 20% on the prior 12 months. That breaks down as 366 houses and 90 units (townhouses and apartments).

Is there a lot of development in Gympie?

By dwelling approvals over the last 12 months, Gympie ranks #108 of 542 council areas. Building approvals are a leading indicator of new housing supply.

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Building approvals in Gympie

New residential dwellings approved in the Gympie council area, from Australian Bureau of Statistics data. Showing the 12 months to Jun 2026 and the trend over time.

456

dwellings (last 12 mo)

366

houses

units

#108

of councils, by volume

-20%

vs prior 12 months

Dwellings approved over time

Rolling 12-month total of dwellings approved — the supply trend for Gympie, smoothing out the month-to-month noise.

Crime in GympieSee reported offences and the long-run trend for this council.

Suburbs in Gympie

Flood and bushfire exposure, crime, school catchments and zoning for each suburb in this council area.

Dwelling units approved (new residential), for the whole council area — a planning-stage indicator, not completed homes, and lumpy month to month. Units = townhouses and apartments. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals (CC BY 4.0).